Wheat Growers speak out against potential changes to pesticide act
“We would support PMRA Program renewal with more transparent decision-making, more predictable risk assessment, and the ability to bring in...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers makes submission to PMRA’s review of Pest Control Products Act
“We believe the Pest Control Products Act is fit for purpose and that added improvements and regulatory modernization can be...
Sask. Agriculture Minister pushes grain companies to be flexible with farmers facing crop failure
Agriculture Minister David Marit is asking grain companies to be flexible with farmers who are facing crop failure and can’t...
Wheat Growers Make Grain Act Review Submission
“The Wheat Growers have long seen the need to update the Grain Act. There are men and women farming today,...
Farmers urged to take part in Grain Act review
Jim Wickett, a grain grower from Rosetown, Sask., called the review “a once-in-a lifetime chance” for farmers to reset federal...
Federal ministers promise carbon tax rebates as Conservative bill to exempt on-farm propane and natural gas passes 2nd reading
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers said there have been major investments to agriculture since the elimination of the Canadian Wheat...
Sask. farmers welcome review of the Canada Grain Act
Western Canadian Wheat Growers committee chair Jim Wickett says changes are needed to services from the Canadian Grain Commission and...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers hopeful for road infrastructure in Saskatchewan budget
Western Canadian Wheat Growers chair Jim Wickett says farmers need adequate road infrastructure to move their product to market. The...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers Chair optimistic about 2020
The chair of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers has some optimism for farming in Saskatchewan in 2020. Jim Wickett said...
Year In Review #19: CN Rail Strike, Bad Harvest
Jim Wickett is chair of the Wheat Growers, and farms near Rosetown. He said the strike eliminated more than 50...